Chapter 11
*Pop!*
Both Harry and Luna startled and whirled around to the source of noise, finding a strange creature that reached to Harry's waist.
"I is Minky! I is assisting you in this manor! It is a pleasure to meet yous!" Minky yelled happily and bowed low, low enough for her nose to touch the ground. Luna and Harry glanced towards eachother before Luna stepped out to properly greet this new acquaintance.
"Uh, Hi! Um, Griphook said that this was Serus manor? Who are you?" Luna shot question after question, slightly scaring the young creature. "I is a house elf, Mistress! This is Serus manor, one of the most ancient and noble manor house! Does Mistress or Master need anything from I's?" Minky answered with a yelp and bowed once more.
Luna, realizing she scared the poor house elf, apologized and let Harry take control of the conversation. The raven crouched down to the elf's height and patted her head. "Hey, it's okay, Luna didn't mean to be rude, she was just scared, we both are."
Minky nodded in understanding and beamed at Harry's soft tone, finally a master who won't mistreat her!
"Now, uh, can you lead us to the main bedrooms? One for me and one for Luna." Harry asked hesitantly, he was not used to getting anything but a 'no'.
Minky nodded rapidly, "I would be happy to serve Mistress and Master!" She grabbed Luna and Harry's hand and rushed along the hallways, twisting and turning a lot; Serus manor sure was a huge place, elegant too with its chandelier hanging in nearly every room, glowing a bright warm orange, accompanied by roaring flames emitting from fire places; it was a joy to be around here and Harry adored it, so did Luna apparently, by her dazzled look.
Eventually, they reached a door that was littered with strange intricate designs that looked gorgeous to the eye. "This be Mistress's room!" Minky said excitedly, glad she could help. Luna budged the door open and gaped at the display that infiltrated her vision, just beautiful.
First off, the room had a large fluffy carpet with a desk and chair accompanying it. The carpet was a nice baby blue, matching the walls. There was a walk in closet not far from where she was standing and next to it a queen sized bed that seemed that you could drown in. There were light strung from one side of the room to the other and there was a small and sturdy dark mahogany coffee table with a vase filled with daisies and other flowers she couldn't name.
Luna turned to the house elf and bent down to eagerly hug her, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the best!" She hugged the elf tighter until Harry tapped her on the shoulder and gestured towards the shorter creature, which was trying to get out of Luna's hold and breathe. Luna startlingly let go of the house elf and the creature gave her a thumbs off and an elated smile.
Luna walked into the room, shut the door and didn't walk out; you could hear her fangirling and muttering to herself about something akin to 'more chairs, more flowers.'
Harry chuckled lightly and turned to the house elf who had grabbed his hand and guided him to the room across from Luna's.
The door was nearly identical to Luna's, just slightly different; it being a dark midnight blue instead of Luna's rich shade of purple. He turned the knob, both nervous and curious to see how his room was customised.
Shock was present on his face, his room looked like something you'd find out of a fairytale book!
A large chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting the room in a warm glow, there was a fire place (vacant of any flame) with wood stacked next to it. Comfy sofas and armchairs were littered around the room, 4 in total. A bed was placed in the middle, king sized with a green duvet and slightly transparent curtains glided, nearly reaching the foot of the bed. There was a large walk in closet, similar to Luna's, near the bed, he couldn't wait to place his clothes in there. There was also, he noticed a dark blue fluffy carpet, much like his sister's, that was rolled out onto the floor, it looked so much comfier and Harry felt the urge to lay on it.
After admiring the room, Harry turned to the house elf with glistening eyes and hugged the creature, but made sure she could breathe. "Thank you, you don't know how much this means to me."
Minky tilted her head in confusion, why would her master be saying thank you for such a simple room? She didn't bat an eye though and merely grinned, "I's is happy yous happy, Master!
Harry smiled, "Just Harry will do, Minky, same for Luna."
Tears gathered in the house elf's eyes and she squealed, "Thank you Mas- Harry! I's is very happy!"
Harry nodded, not really knowing what to say, he was used to thanking not being thanked.
"Now, Harry and Luna should rest up! Yous looks very tired and dirty!" Minky admonished, shoving Harry towards the bathroom and snapping her fingers so clothes appeared in Harry's hands.
"Okay, okay! I'll see you in a bit, Minky!" Harry laughed and entered the bathroom, feeling relieved he could have a shower, he really did feel dirty.